A.D1 Evaluate, using appropriate definitions, the characteristics of different methodologies and structures applied in IT projects.
A.M1 Compare, using appropriate definitions, the characteristics of different methodologies and structures applied in IT projects.
A.P1 Explain, using appropriate de...
IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Investigate the principles and methodology
AIM
Investigate the principles and methodologies of IT systems
of IT projects management as used in the industry.
,CONTENT:
, Project management structures:
Project management structures are vital for the success of a project. As it enables project managers
to give support and structure to their team. Enabling them to work on what’s needed in a less
complex way, saving a company time, money, and resources. In the first section of this report, I will
explain what the 10 most fundamental ones are. For example:
WBS:
WBS stands for work breakdown structure and what this means is breaking down tasks into smaller
more digestible chunks to make a project more manageable and approachable for a project
manager. This is a common practice within the project management scene as it enables project
managers the ability to make more sense of the structure of the project. For example, when
‘Garmin’ was developing their Fenix 5 watch they would use this method to find out the project
deliverables in terms of products, services, and results. This is important as without it the project
manager would struggle in terms of scope ( when individual groups within the team needed to
complete their part). So, by using WBS it means that the watch can be delivered on time. Often
project managers will use graphs like this:
These graphs contain legs in which enable project managers to split specific areas which need to be
processed in groups. Enabling project managers to then be able to question which leg should be
constructed first to ensure the success of the project. They will then arrange them like the graph
above. Enabling them to then be able to estimate quality, cost, and time. This WBS structure can be
applied to any type of project as a result of this. For example, on the topic of the Fenix 5 the first
part would be the design in terms of the graphical interface and then would move on to
considerations in terms of the hardware needed to create the watch. Then construction would
happen and then a physical assessment would be made on the watch. Eventually enabling a project
manager to evaluate things like turnover, time, and project success. This is why WBS is very
important to provide best practices of project management.
Milestones:
One of the key parts of project management is milestones as these are key points that are in the
project’s life cycle. These “milestones” could range from the delivery of important packages or target
dates that must be met. Often when a project manager is starting a project, they will outline
milestones which will include key dates, deliverable time, deadline, and reviews. This is usually
initially outlined using something like this:
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